1991 Honda Accord Cost of Replacing Distributor Cap

1991 HONDA ACCORD
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AJWRITES
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My son's car recently stalled while he was driving it. We thought it might be the alternator, but the mechanic said that it was the distributor cap. I sighed with relief because I thought it would be fairly inexpensive to fix. Instead, the mechanic charged my son: $400.93 to replace it! That sounds outrageous and I wish someone could tell me if that is normal or if we got taken.

I would really appreciate your help!
Sep 29, 2010 at 6:28 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

6 Cly ? what model is it as i only have reference to 4 cyl, a 4 Cly will only set you back around $50 supplied & fitted, if it is a 6 not a lot more, you have been ripped i feel, sure he did not replace the distributor and not just the cap?

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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